Greenwood Lake Library to present 'Irish Immigration'

Wednesday

Feb 17, 2016 at 2:01 AM

GREENWOOD LAKE — While St. Patrick's Day is a holiday of much celebration now, things were not always so cheerful for the Irish who came to America. The Greenwood Lake Public Library, at 79 Waterstone Road, will present the historical lecture "Irish Immigration," with Jeffrey Dosik, from 1-2:30 p.m. March 13.

Dosik is the librarian and historian in charge of the Ellis Island Research Library, with a focus on Ellis Island history 1892-1954. He is also a historical interpretive park ranger and currently works at the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island.

Throughout the famine years, nearly a million Irish arrived in the United States. Famine immigrants were the first big wave of poor refugees ever to arrive in the U.S. and Americans were simply overwhelmed. Upon arrival in America, the Irish found the going to be quite tough.

Admission to this program is free; registration is required. Register in person or call 477-8377.

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